

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
Watwick Bay is a sheltered, south-facing site in Milford Haven and Dale, offering a shallow environment suitable for beginners. The topography consists of reefs and caves, with the eastern end featuring rock pools and shallow caves best explored at high tide. Depths range from 1 to 5 metres, with an average of 3 metres. Entry is via the shore, and currents are typically mild. Water temperatures fluctuate between 9C and 17C throughout the year, with the bay remaining slightly warmer than exposed beaches. Species recorded around this area include gray seals, curled octopus, wrasses, nudibranchs, flatworms, catsharks, conger eels, lobsters, crabs, and sea stars. Hazards include jellyfish and sea urchins.
51.69220, -5.16020
The bay is a popular lunch time stop for passing yachts.
Accessible only from the coast path via a narrow and steep route. No car parking in the immediate vicinity; the nearest parking is at Dale seafront.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
9-17°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include gray seals, curled octopus, wrasses, nudibranchs, flatworms, catsharks, conger eels, lobsters, crabs, and sea stars.
Yes, Watwick Bay is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Watwick Bay is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling with a rating of 3 out of 5.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Watwick Bay in Dale. Water temperatures range from 9°C to 17°C.
Divers at Watwick Bay in Dale should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Watwick Bay in Dale typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.